April Snow Camping - who's interested?
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Its 3 weeks away!
I think the farthest I can drive in one night from here would be Mammoth, then in the morning I could probably get as far north as Virginia Lakes or maybe Bridgeport. With all that driving, I probably won't be able to hike in very far, but it depends on what we do (skiing or backpacking). I would have to be back on the road Sunday by 6-7pm. I only have Sat/Sun to play.
The best for me would be between Lone Pine and Mammoth. Anyone want to pick a place?
I think Apr 8-9 was the date we picked for this?
Anyway, gotta go! Mammoth is calling!
I think the farthest I can drive in one night from here would be Mammoth, then in the morning I could probably get as far north as Virginia Lakes or maybe Bridgeport. With all that driving, I probably won't be able to hike in very far, but it depends on what we do (skiing or backpacking). I would have to be back on the road Sunday by 6-7pm. I only have Sat/Sun to play.
The best for me would be between Lone Pine and Mammoth. Anyone want to pick a place?
I think Apr 8-9 was the date we picked for this?
Anyway, gotta go! Mammoth is calling!
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Sonora Pass looks like a possible slog, with unsafe conditions. Check here.
http://www.esavalanche.org/Forum/viewfo ... ccb33674b9
I have Sat/Sun and would like to meet somewhere between Olancha and Mammoth.
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I have Sat/Sun and would like to meet somewhere between Olancha and Mammoth.
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How far do you have to hike up to the LLV area from the parking area? Virginia Lakes how close to the lakes can we be can't remember if no camping is allowed or just no camping within x feet.
I plan on using snowshoes I don't have any xc or bc skis. I could rent some skis for the trip I guess if needed, I don't think I want to bring my downhill skis. How much use would we have for skis after hitting camp?
I plan on using snowshoes I don't have any xc or bc skis. I could rent some skis for the trip I guess if needed, I don't think I want to bring my downhill skis. How much use would we have for skis after hitting camp?
Piece of cake.
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I will check the mileage latter, from memory, under 4miles from the parking to Mosquito flats, under 2k ele gain, trail head/camping at 10k+
Cool option, meet at parking before 5pm Friday or Sat. get picked up by snowcats, taken two miles to lodge for dinner, hike the road by headlamp to Mosq flats and camp. Or breakfast ride on Sat morning is also an option, all leaving 2m of hiking to M flats, and beyond. Just brainstorming
Cool option, meet at parking before 5pm Friday or Sat. get picked up by snowcats, taken two miles to lodge for dinner, hike the road by headlamp to Mosq flats and camp. Or breakfast ride on Sat morning is also an option, all leaving 2m of hiking to M flats, and beyond. Just brainstorming
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I think the mileage is 5 miles from the Sno-Park. Its 2 miles to Rock Creek Lodge, and another 3 miles to Mosquito Flat. Last time we hiked out in 2.5 hrs.
Ridgeline and a few others know where to ski in that area. I snowboarded Pointless Peak, which is near Rock Creek Lake
Pointless Peak: http://community.webshots.com/album/338156725UdVdYT
Virginia Lakes has skiing around the lakes, but not sure how far in we'd have to hike with the new snow.
Virginia Lakes : http://community.webshots.com/album/346546031BBrIws
Ridgeline and a few others know where to ski in that area. I snowboarded Pointless Peak, which is near Rock Creek Lake
Pointless Peak: http://community.webshots.com/album/338156725UdVdYT
Virginia Lakes has skiing around the lakes, but not sure how far in we'd have to hike with the new snow.
Virginia Lakes : http://community.webshots.com/album/346546031BBrIws
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Don't mind backpacking in the dark; done it many times. Don't mind hiking in the snow in the dark; hiked down from Mono Pass in Nov. at night, no flashlight. Don't mind setting up camp in the dark; done it many times. However, backpacking in and then setting up camp in the snow in the dark is another matter; I'm fairly incompetent when it comes to that, especially with numb fingers. You can ask Snowy about that! I like the Saturday idea better, if that's what we were to do.
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That snowmobile ride seems like the way to go, and leave more time for skiing or snowshoeing!
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